Sometimes I’ll notice that a building that I used to drive by all the time is gone (leveled to the ground). I know it’s gone, but I can’t remember what it looked like or what was in it. I just know it’s gone.

Is there a name for this?

  • ThirdWorldOrder@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Context dependent memory is different. It’s when you can recall something because you’re in a similar environment where the memory was formed.

    • _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      Yep, then you walk into another room (new context) and poof, it’s gone, but sometimes you can go back into the other room and you start to remember. I’m no expert but I believe that’s all related to context dependent memory.

      Another trick can be to chew a certain flavor of gum when studying for a test, then chew that same flavor of gum while taking the text: It will help you remember your studies.